Gypsy Baron (Schreiner, 1942) TB

Gypsy Baron (Schreiner, 1942) is a historic tall bearded iris blooming late midseason and treasured for both its rich coloring and enduring legacy. Introduced in 1942 from Claribel × Madame Louis Aureau, this vintage cultivar carries deep royal purple standards with slightly darker falls that show subtle lighter veining and a soft glow near the haft, creating a velvety, old-world depth of tone. This iris holds personal significance as it was gifted to help preserve harder-to-find historic varieties within a heritage garden, ensuring that classic cultivars like this remain in circulation for future collectors. Its saturated purple presence and strong traditional form reflect the elegance of mid-century breeding and the lasting value of historic iris preservation.